THE SPLENDOURS OF BORNEO
7 Day Travel Idea
A very extraordinary experience to the Malaysian states on the island of Borneo, home of the Hornbills and the Land Below the Wind. Visit Kinabalu National Park – the base of the highest mountain in Southeast Asia; explore archaeologically important Niah Caves; stay in a guesthouse built beside a typical Iban longhouse.
Day 1. Arrive Kuching. Meet and transfer to your hotel. Afternoon tour of Kuching, including Tua Pek KongTemple, the famous Sarawak Museum and Fort Margherita.
Day 2. Kuching/Semenggok Orangutan Sanctuary/Longhouse. Depart to visit the Semonggok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre that houses the Orangutan, honey bears and other protected species of wildlife, rescued from captivity. Witness the feeding of the Orangutans. Afterwards, depart for an overnight stay at a guest house located beside an Iban longhouse. On arrival, the natives of the Iban tribe in the longhouse will welcome you. Ibans were once considered the head-hunters of Borneo. You are free to mingle with the longhouse dwellers and even try your hand with their daily chores or enjoy the serenity of the rainforest or go for a swim in the river. After dinner, meet the Headman of the longhouse and be entertained by traditional dances. Overnight in a guesthouse BLD
Day 3. Iban Longhouse/Kuching/Miri. Return to Kuching and on arrival at the airport, take the flight to Miri where you will overnight. BL
Day 4. Miri-Mulu. Early departure to the airport for the flight to Mulu. Arrive at Mulu National Park, the home to the largest cave passage in the world and a paradise for naturalist. Mulu Park is known to have 1500 species of flowering plants, 170 species of wild orchids and 67 species of animals (sightings of animals not guaranteed). After lunch, continue to Lang‘s Cave and Deer Cave. This interesting walk will be on a raised platform going through peat swamp forest. We will also explore the Garden of Eden. Our journey back will be through Deer Cave. Overnight in Mulu. BLD
Day 5. Mulu/Miri/Kota Kinabalu. Transfer to the airport for the flight to Kota Kinabalu. Transfer to your hotel. BL
Day 6. Kota Kinabalu. Depart for a full day excursion to Kinabalu National Park, Mt. Kinabalu is the highest mountain in Southeast Asia. Enjoy a guided jungle walk, visit the exhibition hall, see slide show of the park. BL
Day 7. Kota Kinabalu to your next stop. In the morning proceed on a city tour. Visit the highest point in the city for a panoramic view of Kota Kinabalu, an exclusive residential area, Likas Bay, Sabah Foundation (exterior), a Buddhist Temple and the water village. Transfer to the airport for your onward journey or tour extension. B
DEPARTURES: Daily
PRICES: Please request current prices
PRICE INCLUDES:
Domestic Airfare, six nights accommodation, meals shown by BLD, transfers and guided excursions by air-conditioned vehicle. List of hotels supplied on request.
